But one actor truly made an impact. Six years ago today, December 18, 2025, Giancarlo Esposito first appeared in the Star Wars world as the intimidating Grand Moff Gideon in Season 1, Episode 7 of Disney+’s The Mandalorian. Although other villains in the franchise haven’t quite lived up to their potential, Gideon’s character felt underused throughout his three seasons on the show.
I managed to avoid all spoilers before seeing the new 2025 movie, so I had no idea Mark Hamill was playing the villain – a ghostly pirate trying to fool SpongeBob! It turned out to be one of the funniest kids’ movies I’ve seen all year, and Hamill was fantastic as the bad guy – easily his best villain performance in a long time. Let me tell you what happened…
Apple TV has really stepped up its game in recent years. It used to be where shows went to quietly disappear, but now, if a series debuts on the platform, it’s usually a sign of quality. That’s why there’s a lot of anticipation for Widow’s Bay.
This scene shows Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge looking back at his youth with the Ghost of Christmas Past. We watch young Scrooge fall in love with Belle (played by Meredith Braun), and then see the moment their relationship ends. I’m still upset that the film’s final version cut their breakup song, “When Love Is Gone.”
Overall, the film stays fairly true to the original story and is really enjoyable to watch with others. However, there are some notable differences between the two versions. Whether you’re familiar with the movie or were one of the many readers who made The Housemaid novel a hit – it’s sold 3.5 million copies and spent 130 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list, according to Deadline – there’s a lot to discuss. Be warned: spoilers follow!
Ever wondered about the origins of The Flying Dutchman in SpongeBob SquarePants? Here’s what Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, shared about it.
The first season concluded with the X-Men spread throughout history. However, the biggest surprise was discovering some of them had landed in the past alongside a young Apocalypse, strongly suggesting he’ll be the main villain in Season 2 and a formidable opponent.
While the Great Prophecy seems central to Percy Jackson’s journey, the Disney+ series has subtly highlighted that Annabeth Chase’s backstory is equally important for the upcoming season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The show has hinted at her past, and it will become increasingly significant as the story unfolds.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron clarified the story about Matt Damon potentially being in Avatar. Cameron stated that Damon was never officially offered a role, meaning they never discussed salary or other financial details, as he explained.
This subreddit focuses on TV shows that people enjoy even though they have flaws – things like weak writing, bad acting, and negative reviews. Honestly, it doesn’t surprise me to see shows like Pretty Little Liars and some by the creators of Murphy Brown on the list. There are also a few other teen dramas, some crime shows, and an older superhero series that used to air on Fox. Here’s what made the cut: